Kedarnath Yatra

The Holy Adobe of Lord Shiva in Himalaya

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Kedarnath Temple is holiest Hindu shrines and one of the twelve Jyotirlings of God Shiva.

The temple was originally built by Pandavas at this place and was revived by Adi Sankaracharya.

According to Hindu Mythology after the Mahabharata war to absolve themselves of the sin of killing their relatives Pandavas undertook a pilgrimage to seek blessings of Lord Shiva. First they went to Kashi but could not find him as he was in Kailas Himalaya. On knowing this Pandavas left kashi and took journey in Himalaya via Haridwar. At one point of time they saw Lord Shiva from a d....
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Kedarnath Temple is holiest Hindu shrines and one of the twelve Jyotirlings of God Shiva.

The temple was originally built by Pandavas at this place and was revived by Adi Sankaracharya.

According to Hindu Mythology after the Mahabharata war to absolve themselves of the sin of killing their relatives Pandavas undertook a pilgrimage to seek blessings of Lord Shiva. First they went to Kashi but could not find him as he was in Kailas Himalaya. On knowing this Pandavas left kashi and took journey in Himalaya via Haridwar. At one point of time they saw Lord Shiva from a distance but Lord Shiva hid himself from them. The place where this happened is today known as “Guptkashi”. But the determined Pandavas in search of Shiva went ahead wandered here and there and reached Gaurikund in upper Himalayas.

At this place Pandavas found a unique buffalo among other animals. Bheema went ahead to catch the buffalo but could not. He chased the buffalo for long and at a place found the buffalo trying to enter into the earth with its face already inside the ground. Bheema caught the buffalo with its tail and tried to pull it out but the face of buffalo had already reached other place so he could pull out only the hind part. Then on the hind part a Jyotirlinga appeared and lord Shiva appeared from the light. Thus Pandavas got the darshan of lord Shiva and were relieved of their Sins. Lord Shiva told Pandavas that he will remain at this place as a triangular shaped Jyotirling and by taking darshan devotees would attain piety. At Kedarnath temple this Triangular shaped rock is worshiped for centuries as a Jyotirlinga.

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The Nearest Motorable road to kedarnath is upto Gaurikund. Gaurikund is well connected to all other places.

For people coming from outside uttarakhand the best way is to first reach Haridwar/Rishikesh. From Haridwar/Rishikesh you can hire a taxi or can take bus to Gaurikund or could drive your own vehicle upto Gaurikund if you know the road and can drive on extreme hilly and dangerous roads.

Once you reach Gaurikund you need to trek 14km upwards to reach Kedarnath. Ponies and Palkhis are also available from here.

Apart from Temple the land of Kedarnath on the majestic backdrop of the lower Himalayas is naturally bestowed with some of the wonderful beauty of nature. These yet to exploit beauty spots are adorned with an aesthetic charm that provides the onlookers a mesmerizing and captivating feeling. Kedarnath and its nearby fascinations proffer excellent opportunities to the brave and the courageous.

Places of Interest in Kedarnath

KEDARNATH TEMPLE

Kedarnath temple is the main attraction of the place. It is a massive temple of Lord Shiva made of grey stone. The Garbh Gruha houses a pyramid shaped rock representing Lord Shiva the blessings from who each and every devotee seeks. The other idols in the temple are of Lord Krishna , pandavas ....
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Kedarnath temple is the main attraction of the place. It is a massive temple of Lord Shiva made of grey stone. The Garbh Gruha houses a pyramid shaped rock representing Lord Shiva the blessings from who each and every devotee seeks. The other idols in the temple are of Lord Krishna , pandavas , Draupadi and Kunti.

With the initiatives taken by government the surroundings of the temple have improved significantly.

With onset of winter the temple is closed and a symbolic idol of Lord Shiva is shifted to Omkareshwar temple in Ukhimath for darshan and pooja during winter. After six months in Apr/May on onset of summer the idol is welcomed back at kedarnath temple for people to have darshan during char dham yatra.

GAURIKUND

Gaurikund is a small settlement and the last motorable point. From here you have to do 14km trek to reach kedarnath temple. People visiting kedarnath temple generally halt at gaurikund during char dham yatra. There are natural thermal springs around and pilgrims generally take bath here before....
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Gaurikund is a small settlement and the last motorable point. From here you have to do 14km trek to reach kedarnath temple. People visiting kedarnath temple generally halt at gaurikund during char dham yatra. There are natural thermal springs around and pilgrims generally take bath here before going to kedarnath for darshan.

As per a legend this is the place where Goddess Parvati (also known as Gauri) meditated in order to marry Lord Shiva and there is an ancient Gauri Devi temple of the goddess here.

CHORABARI TAL

If you are adventure seeker then you can trek 4km from kedarnath up the mountains to reach beautiful chorabari tal which is fed from the waters from Chorabari glacier. It is a beautiful lake consisting of crystal clear water and amazing surrounding of snow capped mountains.

If you are adventure seeker then you can trek 4km from kedarnath up the mountains to reach beautiful chorabari tal which is fed from the waters from Chorabari glacier. It is a beautiful lake consisting of crystal clear water and amazing surrounding of snow capped mountains.

BHAIRAV TEMPLE

In the temple complex, to the south side, there is another ancient and important temple. It is dedicated to Bhairav Nath, who is believed to be the one who guards the temple compound when the shrine is closed in the winter season.

In the temple complex, to the south side, there is another ancient and important temple. It is dedicated to Bhairav Nath, who is believed to be the one who guards the temple compound when the shrine is closed in the winter season.

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